Thune: ‘I don’t see a purpose’ in DOJ’s $1.776 billion compensation fund for ‘lawfare’ victims
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's new $1.776 billion compensation fund for victims of political prosecutions. He questioned the fund's purpose and anticipated scrutiny from Congress due to the backlash it has received. The fund, part of a settlement related to the Trump family's tax returns, has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle regarding its implications and legality.
- ▪John Thune stated he is 'not a fan' of the DOJ's newly announced fund.
- ▪The fund is intended for victims of 'weaponization and lawfare' but has been labeled a 'slush fund' by critics.
- ▪Democrats accuse the DOJ of protecting Trump allies who have faced prosecution.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said Tuesday that he is “not a fan” of the Justice Department’s newly announced “anti-weaponization” fund, the latest sign of GOP discomfort over a pool of money that critics are calling a “slush fund” for President Donald Trump’s political allies. In rolling out the fund on Monday, the Justice Department stated there are no “partisan requirements” to be awarded some of the $1.776 billion set aside for victims of “weaponization and lawfare.” But Democrats have accused the DOJ of attempting to protect those in Trump’s orbit who have been prosecuted by the federal government. The funds could also extend to the hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants convicted and subsequently pardoned by Trump for their actions in the Capitol riot.
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